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Are you experiencing a significant amount of hair-loss and it’s not a thyroid issue? Have you checked your iron levels recently? Your hair loss could be an indication of low Ferritin, which is the storage form of iron. Basically, your hair follicles store ferritin. When your body is low on iron for its essential functions,…

I think make-up brushes might be one of the most overlooked contributors when it comes to acne.Make-up brushes can be a breeding ground for all types of bacteria – not to mention a great home for oil, dust, dead skin, sweat and residual makeup that can clog pores and lead to skin irritation (especially the brushes…

Cortisol is likely the culprit. Cortisol isn’t bad, and we need healthy levels on cortisol to be balanced. Cortisol should be naturally high in the morning (around 7am) and gradually decrease throughout the day. The lowering of cortisol allows melatonin in, which will promote a restful sleep. You will not produce melatonin naturally if cortisol…

Getting sunburnt can be quite dangerous, but wearing sunscreen is definitely not the only way to avoid a sunburn. When it comes to sun exposure, I personally just use common sense: I don’t spend lengthly amounts of time in the sun without proper clothing and I get out of the sun before I get burnt.…

If you’ve never looked at the ingredients on the back of your favourite beauty/skin products, you might be alarmed to find out that some of them contain the same ingredients used in anti-freeze and harsh floor cleaners. Your skin is the largest organ of your body and is super absorbent, meaning that these chemicals (artificial…

Unfortunately most soy products today are highly processed (almost all processed foods contain some form of soy), genetically modified (which can kill off the good bacteria in your gut) and full of phytoestrogens – which can lead to hormone imbalances. On the contrast – fermented soy foods like tempeh, natto and miso can be super…

In a perfect world where we could get all of the nutrients we need from diet (and actually consumed adequate amounts of whole foods ensuring that we received enough essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants) – no. In today’s world, not only do most people not meet their daily nutrient requirement, but there has been…

What is leptin? Leptin is a hormone produced in your fat cells that basically tells your brain that you have enough energy stored in your fat cells to engage in normal metabolic processes. Why are balanced leptin levels important? Leptin is one of the main reasons why low calorie diets are not sustainable and why prolonged…

A lot of you have been asking me for my thoughts on this article the American Heart Association has put out (since I’m basically the coconut oil queen) It is important to know that LDL and HDL aren’t “cholesterol” but they are just lipoproteins, which means they are proteins that simply carry cholesterol. It is…

It is totally dependent on your goals! If you are someone training for a specific sport or utilizing a training program that is super glycolytic, consuming carbohydrates pre-workout will likely benefit you. For the majority of the population who is looking for fat-loss, “fuelling up” or eating carbohydrates before you exercise is actually something I…

The only types of oil I personally use are extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil and coconut oil (obv). If you’re still cooking with “vegetable oil” like canola oil, I highly recommend switching to a more stable oil like coconut oil or avocado oil. Why? Almost all vegetable oils have multiple double bonds between atoms…

Of course, infusing your water is an easy way to pack more nutrients into your diet, but infused water isn’t the secret to detox/weight-loss. The real benefit to drinking infused water is that it’s an easy way to increase your water intake for the day, which can inevitably aid in sustainable weight loss (simply due…

It is important to know that proteins are a fundamental building block for the body! Protein is essential for the production/regulation of hormones, enzymes, neurotransmitters and many other bodily functions. On the contrast, consuming more protein than your body needs will result in added stress on your kidneys, as they have to remove more nitrogen…

Isn’t it the same thing? Hardly. I received an email last night from a woman who was concerned about my health and the health of my audience. She said that she had previously been in a calorie deficit for so long and fasting at that point probably would have resulted in disaster. The whole goal…

I am so happy so many of you were interested on learning more about fasting! I currently intermittent fast and have fasted for over 24 hours before, but as of last night I started my first 3-day water cleanse (depending on how I feel, maybe longer) looking to reap the autophagy benefits. What is autophagy?…

Absolutely. Rice consists of three components: the endosperm, the germ and the bran. The endosperm is basically just quick-digesting carbohydrates. The germ is where most of the vitamins and minerals are found, and the bran contains most of the dietary fibre. When brown rice is processed to make white rice, the germ and the bran…

It seems like so many people these days all experience anxiety. Like most common conditions – anxiety isn’t usually just caused by one factor, and there are many factors that can add up to contribute to it. Of course, prescription drugs can offer some relief from anxiety, but for the most part – it doesn’t…

Most of us know that consuming calories in excess can cause metabolic damage (due to producing more free radicals within the body) – but most people don’t realize that excess oxygen can do the same thing. Chronic mouth-breathing is a huge contributor to poor health (constant sighing/yawning/snoring/mouth breathing etc). Overbreathing limits your body’s ability to…

If your socks leave a ring around your leg or your hair elastic leaves a mark on your arm – you’re holding water. When you can barely remove your rings because your fingers are swollen – you’re holding water. If you feel like your gained several pounds in just a day – you’re likely just…

Unfortunately, most sushi isn’t “healthy” as most of the sushi rice contains high amounts of sugar – but there are definitely better options you can choose that are healthier! I personally like sashimi (just the fish without the rice), but somehow I ended up with the rice with a generous amount of wasabi tucked underneath…